Pune: Illegal Fish Market Demolished in Mohammadwadi-Undri; Residents Demand FIR, Probe Into Hoardings Built in Nullah
An unauthorised fish market near Lavanya Hotel in Pune's Mohammadwadi-Undri area has been demolished, bringing relief to residents. Citizens are now demanding an investigation into allegedly illegal hoardings installed in a nullah, including their permissions, ownership and financial transactions. They have also called for an FIR where warranted and scrutiny by the Income Tax Department.
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Pune, October 28, 2026: The removal of an unauthorised fish market near Lavanya Hotel in the Mohammadwadi-Undri area has brought relief to local residents. However, citizens are now demanding further action against allegedly illegal hoardings erected within a nullah, calling for a police investigation and scrutiny of financial transactions associated with the structures.
Residents have welcomed the action against the fish market but maintain that civic authorities must address other suspected encroachments in the locality.
Residents Demand Investigation Into Hoarding Permissions
Following the demolition of the fish market, residents have raised questions about the legality of hoardings reportedly installed in a nullah in the Mohammadwadi-Undri area.
They have demanded that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) verify whether the structures received the necessary permissions and identify the individuals or organisations responsible for their installation.
Citizens are also seeking details regarding ownership, advertising revenue and the approvals granted for the hoardings.
They have urged authorities to determine whether any civic regulations were violated during their installation.
Demand for FIR and Income Tax Investigation
Residents have called for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) if the preliminary inquiry establishes grounds for criminal action.
They have also sought an investigation by the Income Tax Department into the financial transactions and revenue allegedly connected with the hoardings.
According to residents, a detailed inquiry should examine whether the structures were legally authorised, how advertising income was collected and whether any financial irregularities occurred.
However, the allegations have not been independently established, and no findings of financial wrongdoing have been reported.
Concerns Over Encroachments on Public Infrastructure
The controversy has renewed concerns about unauthorised structures occupying public spaces and potentially affecting civic infrastructure in Mohammadwadi and Undri.
Residents believe that enforcement should not be restricted to individual demolitions. They want regular inspections, transparent approval procedures and consistent action against illegal structures.
They have also urged the PMC and police to examine whether any lapses in oversight allowed the alleged violations to continue.
While the fish market's removal has addressed one local complaint, residents say the next priority should be an impartial investigation into the hoardings and appropriate action if violations are confirmed.
The outcome of the demands for an FIR and financial investigation remains unclear.